Lot 76: A Gandhara Engraved Schist Disc, Circa 4th–5th Century...
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A Gandhara Engraved Schist Disc, Circa 4th–5th Century CE.
A circular schist disc intricately carved in relief, depicting a winged lion-like creature within a bordered circular frame. The border is embellished with a cross-hatched geometric pattern, enclosing a recessed panel divided by raised lines. The reverse shows a radiating floral or rosette motif faintly visible beneath remnants of earth deposits. This disc likely served as an architectural or decorative element.
D: Approximately 11cm
Provenance: Property from the estate of a distinguished private collector (deceased); assembled between the 1970s and 2024.
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